Graduate Position 2018
Job No:
CBP250
Location:
Sydney
Program Overview:
Colin Biggers and Paisley are offering a handful of graduate positions to start in February 2018. Our Graduate Program runs for 12 months. During our program graduates will be immersed in real practical experience. Because of our size and the work we do, you'll get first hand exposure to legal experts from day one of your role as a graduate. You will work with some of the most respected partners and legal practitioners across Australia in a supportive environment with genuine support and encouragement. You will gain extensive on-the-job training which will equip you with the necessary skills, knowledge and practical experience needed to become a robust first year solicitor. You will be provided with full access to a wide range of resources to help you succeed.
This program runs from February 2018 until 1 February 2019.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for law students who are motivated and have a passion for our practice areas of Property, Construction, Insurance and Corporate Dispute Resolution. We are looking for individuals with fast learning agility, who are self-motivated, goal orientated, adaptable and client focused. We value students who are successful academically with regular involvement in extra-curricular and community activities are urged to apply. You will need to have strong communication, presentation, interpersonal skills and have a collaborative approach to work.
Application timeframe
Applications open at 9am on Wednesday 1 March 2017.
Applications close at 5pm on Friday 14 April 2017.
Your Application
Your application should include:
- A brief covering letter explaining why you want to work for us and how and why you would be successful in the program
- A current CV outlining work experience, community involvement, leadership experience and extracurricular activities.
- A recent copy of your academic transcript.
To apply for this role please follow this link - http://www.cbp.com.au/career
About us:
Colin Biggers & Paisley is 116 years young and we continue to realise our vision of being recognised as the leading provider of legal services in our chosen fields of expertise. Today our practice has over 400 staff, offices in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, with a track record of high engagement and collaborative leadership.
We offer an environment where our values of Balance, Respect, Loyalty and Integrity guide all of our actions. We continually invest in our people, providing training, a formal mentoring program, learning and support, and promoting a social and connected environment. We also offer other benefits such as social and sporting functions, rewards and recognition, one on one mentoring, casual Fridays, Friday night drinks, office morning teas, massages and professional memberships.
At Colin Biggers and Paisley Inclusion and Diversity is ingrained as part of our culture and the reality which is fostered by all.
We established the Colin Biggers & Paisley Foundation which brings together our entire community offering, underpinned by a central strategy of promoting and protecting the rights of women and children in Australia and abroad through pro bono legal services, volunteering and charitable contributions. To find out more about our foundation, check out our brand new website - http://cbpfoundation.com.au/